An area around the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff was evacuated after reports of a suspicious package.

Police officers received a report of a suspicious package shortly after 1.50pm.

A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: "Officers attending the scene quickly established the unattended item was not suspicious and the area, which had been evacuated by hospital staff as a precautionary measure, has since re-opened.”

Pictures from the scene show people in the car park outside the main entrance to the hospital.

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Here's what the health board had to say

A spokesman for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said:

Shortly before 2pm this afternoon we evacuated the main concourse area of University Hospital Wales, following reports of two suspicious items, which proved to be legitimate items.

The police were informed and we instigated our on-site protocols for dealing with suspicious incidents and packages.

All patients, visitors and contractors were evacuated from the shops, cafes and public areas until the items were deemed to be safe.

We apologise for the inconvenience but safety of all those on the UHW site is our priority.

If you are concerned about the safety of a patient currently with us on one of our wards. Please ring the ward directly.

We would like to reassure patients, public and any visitors that everything was done to ensure the safety of people on site and all of the relevant emergency services were called and in attendance.

The main concourse is now open to all patients and members of the public.

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Unattended item deemed 'not suspicious'

Hospital has now re-opened after fast work by South Wales Police.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “Officers attending the scene quickly established the unattended item was not suspicious and the area, which had been evacuated by hospital staff as a precautionary measure, has since re-opened.”

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'Suspicious package' in the concourse

It is understood the ‘suspicious package’ was located in the concourse.

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Visitors evacuated from the concourse

An eyewitness said they were making their way to the concourse when they were told the hospital had to be evacuated. Adam Higgins was visiting his mother in hospital when they were told to leave the building.

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The hospital has 1,000 beds

The 1,000-bed hospital is the third largest university hospital in the UK and is operated by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.